Percutaneous endoscopic cystostomy for bladder localization and exact placement of a suprapubic tube.
OBJECTIVE
We describe a new technique for exact positioning and placement of a suprapubic tube.


METHODS
The bladder dome and its relative position on the lower abdomen are localized using a flexible cystoscope, light source and abdominal palpation.


RESULTS
The technique has been successfully used in patients who require long-term urinary drainage.


CONCLUSIONS
Percutaneous endoscopic cystostomy is simple, effective and easily performed and it simplifies the placement of a suprapubic tube in the difficult to localize bladder.
Alagiri
M
M
Department of Urology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Seidmon
E J
EJ
D003559:Cystostomy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*; D014547:Urinary Diversion